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Who is responsible for approving or returning reports?
Who is responsible for approving or returning reports?
- The Patrol Deputy
- The Shift Leader (correct)
- The reporting deputy
- The Central Investigative Services
In case of needing a detective at a crime scene, who should the Shift Leader call?
In case of needing a detective at a crime scene, who should the Shift Leader call?
- Communications Shift Leader
- On-call detective Supervisor
- Supervisor of the affected Investigative Section (correct)
- Central Investigative Services
When is a Crime Scene Technician called out?
When is a Crime Scene Technician called out?
- Upon receiving a call from the Central Investigative Services
- After approving a report
- After assessing the situation on the scene (correct)
- Before the detective arrives on the scene
Who determines whether a follow-up investigation is needed?
Who determines whether a follow-up investigation is needed?
What should the detective do upon being notified of a call-out?
What should the detective do upon being notified of a call-out?
Who should assume responsibility for processing the crime scene upon arrival?
Who should assume responsibility for processing the crime scene upon arrival?
What should the Patrol Deputy be utilized for during normal crime scenes?
What should the Patrol Deputy be utilized for during normal crime scenes?
If the situation prevents the Supervisor on the scene from making direct contact, who should the call-out request go through?
If the situation prevents the Supervisor on the scene from making direct contact, who should the call-out request go through?
What do the normal duty hours, mentioned in the text, entail?
What do the normal duty hours, mentioned in the text, entail?
Who is responsible for providing detectives with on-call schedule information?
Who is responsible for providing detectives with on-call schedule information?
Which term is defined with the meaning 'Any evidence to include statements tending to excuse, justify, or absolve the alleged fault or guilt of a defendant'?
Which term is defined with the meaning 'Any evidence to include statements tending to excuse, justify, or absolve the alleged fault or guilt of a defendant'?
What purpose does the on-call schedule mentioned in the text serve?
What purpose does the on-call schedule mentioned in the text serve?
When does on-call coverage extend to during weekends and holidays?
When does on-call coverage extend to during weekends and holidays?
Who maintains each detective's on-call schedule?
Who maintains each detective's on-call schedule?
What is the purpose of the guidelines provided in Policy 42.1?
What is the purpose of the guidelines provided in Policy 42.1?
When are on-call hours in effect, as stated in the text?
When are on-call hours in effect, as stated in the text?
What is one of the criteria used for deciding if a case should be assigned for follow-up investigation?
What is one of the criteria used for deciding if a case should be assigned for follow-up investigation?
In the context of the text, what action should be taken if a case has no apparent probability for solution?
In the context of the text, what action should be taken if a case has no apparent probability for solution?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a solvability factor for deciding if a case should be assigned for follow-up investigation?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a solvability factor for deciding if a case should be assigned for follow-up investigation?
What happens to cases that have no probability for solution according to the text?
What happens to cases that have no probability for solution according to the text?
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Investigative Services Supervisor mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Investigative Services Supervisor mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason a case may be assigned for follow-up investigation based on the text?
What is the main reason a case may be assigned for follow-up investigation based on the text?
What type of crime is less likely to be followed up with an investigation?
What type of crime is less likely to be followed up with an investigation?
What is a factor NOT mentioned as a consideration for determining solvability in the text?
What is a factor NOT mentioned as a consideration for determining solvability in the text?
What is one of the purposes of reviewing a cold case with the advancement of DNA testing and forensic technologies?
What is one of the purposes of reviewing a cold case with the advancement of DNA testing and forensic technologies?
What is a common evaluation criteria for reinvestigating a cold case as per the text?
What is a common evaluation criteria for reinvestigating a cold case as per the text?
Why is it essential to consider the nature and condition of evidence when evaluating a cold case?
Why is it essential to consider the nature and condition of evidence when evaluating a cold case?
In the context of cold case reinvestigations, what are resource considerations focused on?
In the context of cold case reinvestigations, what are resource considerations focused on?
Why is it important to review cold cases from a fresh perspective according to the text?
Why is it important to review cold cases from a fresh perspective according to the text?
What is a technological consideration when reinvestigating cold cases?
What is a technological consideration when reinvestigating cold cases?
What can lead to the reopening of a cold case as mentioned in the text?
What can lead to the reopening of a cold case as mentioned in the text?
Why are legal considerations significant in the evaluation of a cold case?
Why are legal considerations significant in the evaluation of a cold case?
What is the protocol for investigative files containing working/field notes if they are not actively being used?
What is the protocol for investigative files containing working/field notes if they are not actively being used?
Who holds the responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all reports, correspondence, case files, and investigations?
Who holds the responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all reports, correspondence, case files, and investigations?
What happens when the Charging Affidavit / Arrest Report reaches the SAO?
What happens when the Charging Affidavit / Arrest Report reaches the SAO?
What is the main purpose of having the Criminal Investigations Lieutenant(s) and CID Captain review major case files before submission to the SAO?
What is the main purpose of having the Criminal Investigations Lieutenant(s) and CID Captain review major case files before submission to the SAO?
What actions are taken if a report is not approved by the SAO?
What actions are taken if a report is not approved by the SAO?
In which instances are casebooks hand-delivered to the SAO?
In which instances are casebooks hand-delivered to the SAO?
Who reviews major case files prior to submitting them to the SAO?
Who reviews major case files prior to submitting them to the SAO?
What happens if the SAO approves a case?
What happens if the SAO approves a case?
What is the role of the agency liaison when a case is not approved by the SAO?
What is the role of the agency liaison when a case is not approved by the SAO?
